N.S.W. FLOODS
THE WORST JI
(Aus. and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, j.ms 24. Flood waters at Richmond are gradually receding. Farmers v.ho removed cows to high lanl. creerco temporary bails and hjfter milking the cows, forwarded the milk over miles of flooded country bv n.itor launch to the factdry at 'Vmdscr. The worst now appears to be past, but it will be several days [M-ire the communication by road is msrort’d. FORBES SURROUNDED. HEAVY DAMAGE. (Received June 24 at 8.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 24. The Hood waters of the Lachlan have arrived at Forbes, completely surrounding the town, but as the result of the early warnings, there was no danger to life and a minimum damage is expected. The town is completely isolated by road, and almost all the telegraph and telephone lines are down. The damage in the Hawkesbury district is estimated at £lOO,OOO. RAIN CEASES. (Received June 24 at 11.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 24. The rain has ceased. The weather is still unsettled.
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Grey River Argus, 25 June 1925, Page 5
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